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Biden may seek to house migrant children in Washington
Here’s what’s happening on Day 82 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Leaders want pledge that Everett light rail will be on time
Sound Transit faces rising costs. Talk of “hard decisions” has Snohomish County officials concerned.
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In 2 weeks, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
With supply rising, Gov. Jay Inslee will open COVID-19 vaccinations to all starting April 15.
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State transpo package arrives, clean fuel standard motors on
Here’s what’s happening on Day 80 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Inmates sue state to gain immediate access to vaccinations
The lawsuit also seeks to bar corrections staff who refuse vaccine from having contact with inmates.
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Budgets, school re-openings and data privacy
Here’s what’s happening on Day 78 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Senate Democrats go big with budget. Will House go bigger?
Here’s what’s happening on Day 75 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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State Senate Democrats unveil ambitious $59.2B spending plan
The proposal would use reserves and federal aid for economic recovery and the fight against COVID-19.
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Urgent responses to the Blake decision emerge in Olympia
Here’s what’s happening on Day 73 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
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Federal aid is key to House, Senate transportation budgets
The Democratic plans count on $1 billion in COVID-19 relief to offset a drop in gas taxes, tolls…
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Clean-fuel bill seems to be bypassing a key Democratic foe
Here’s what’s happening on Day 71 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Schools will reopen everywhere, but dates vary by district
Under an order from Gov. Jay Inslee, students in all grades must have a chance to return by…
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5 ways to spend federal aid, 1 reason to pass capital gains
Here’s what’s happening on Day 68 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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With vaccine supply rising, governor will expand eligibility
He’s also extending an eviction moratorium and a ban on utility shutoffs.
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A revenue jackpot; Democrats lukewarm to Inslee school order
Here’s what’s happening on Day 66 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Sheriff Fortney breaks his silence on failed recall attempt
In a video, he criticizes recall campaign leaders and defends actions that led to the effort to oust…
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Sheriff won’t face recall, but his foes say they’ll battle on
They came up short on signatures. They vow to keep watch and be ready if Fortney runs in…
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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
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Reopening schools, reviving a drug law and debating taxes
Here’s what’s happening on Day 64 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.